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Shohei Ohtani 2015 Pro Yakyu ai Japan Baseball Magazine w/ Poster Fighters NPB

A rare early-career Shohei Ohtani cover feature from "Pro Yakyu ai" (Professional Baseball Affection), a Japanese pro baseball fan magazine — published while Ohtani was still pitching for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's NPB, years before his historic MLB career began. Includes a special oversized fold-out poster of Ohtani.

Specifications:

Publication: Pro Yakyu ai / "Professional Baseball Affection"

Issue: January 2015 (Renewal Special Issue)

Publisher: Nikkan Sports Publishing Co.

Release Date: December 2, 2014

Language: Japanese

Cover Feature: Shohei Ohtani (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, pitcher) — special interview

What's Included:

1x Pro Yakyu ai January 2015 issue magazine

1x Special BIG fold-out poster of Shohei Ohtani

Key Features

• Rare early-career Shohei Ohtani cover story and special interview, from his Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (NPB) days, well before his record-breaking MLB career
• Includes a large fold-out "Special Big Poster" of Ohtani — a highly sought-after collectible insert
• A renewal special issue of the well-established Japanese pro baseball fan magazine "Pro Yakyu ai"
• Also features other notable NPB players from the era
• A must-have for Shohei Ohtani collectors and Japanese baseball (NPB) memorabilia enthusiasts

Item Condition

Used

Cosmetic: The magazine cover is bright and clean overall, consistent with a well-kept issue. The included poster shows natural fold lines from its original fold-out format, as shown in the photos. Please review all photos carefully for a full assessment of condition.

Shipping & Returns

• Ships from Japan - carefully packed to prevent damage in transit
• Free returns within 60 days - seller pays return shipping
• Import duties included in price for U.S. buyers (DDP)

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